As busy as I am with NaNoWrimo, I wouldn’t want to give up doing my favorite weekly feature, the Limerick Poetry Challenge! It is high time that I announce the winner for the Limerick Challenge from Week 4, so without any further furor I will jump right into it. I thank all the participants and hope you all had as much fun writing them as I did reading ‘em!
It was a tight contest between the top 2 participants and I had a very very difficult time trying to pick a winner, but a challenge must have a winner (yes, I always say that!) In that spirit, here we go!
And the winner is…….. Nicola with the below Limerick. Check out her full post here!
The cruel, frigid wind whips and blows
Amidst the ominous caw of the crows.
She stands dark and tall,
In her cobwebby shawl,
As gorged spiders fall from her nose.
The winner may contact me on mindandlifematters@gmail.com to claim the complimentary gift certificate.
The second place is shared by NJ of Ametalk with her seriously spooky limerick was a strong contender for the No. 1 spot and Indira’s Blog with her scary limerick!
The third place goes to Dr. Meg Sorick for her funny spooky limerick and Peter from Pollymermaid for his mysterious limerick.
Now that the Top 5 have been announced, it is time for the Week 5 Challenge. Wow, Week 5 already!
This morning as I walked out of my house to go to work, there was this beautiful breeze blowing and I just wanted to stand there and enjoy it, but of course not possible, ‘coz I had to hit the road before traffic got worse. Anyway, that made me choose the word “Breeze” as the prompt for this week’s challenge! You can either use the word “Breeze” or some of its synonyms like Wind, Air, Gust etc…you get the drift!
For those who are new to the challenge, here are the rules:
- Each week, a prompt (A Word) will be supplied and participants are to use this prompt as a base for their limericks.
- Participants can opt to either use the word (prompt) itself or a synonym of the word to use in their Limerick. This is a MUST. Either the word or a synonym of the word must be a part of your Limerick!
- This challenge will run from Thursday to Thursday, and you may add your Limerick anytime during these specific days.
- Please tag your Limerick with: Limerick Poetry Challenge post so that others interested can check out your Limerick (This step is important).
- Add your story’s URL to this website’s comments. (This step is also important so I will know who has participated).
- If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please follow this blog site to receive instant email notifications of the post with the Word prompts for each week.
- The main purpose of this challenge is to have fun and learn. Those who are able to mentor and help others grow in their writing; you are encouraged to do so. All constructive feedback should be communicated in a kind and helpful manner AND received in a welcoming manner.
- All Limericks for Week 5 Challenge are due in by Thursday, November 12, 2015.
- The winner for the challenge will be announced in a post next Thursday. The winner will receive a complimentary Amazon Gift Certificate from Mind and Life Matters! Please contact me on mindandlifematters@gmail.com to claim the prize!
- WELCOME TO MIND AND LIFE MATTERS LIMERICK POETRY CHALLENGE!
Finally, here is my take on the prompt:
Morning dawned with a beautiful breeze,
May I stay and enjoy it, please?
But you should be heading to work,
‘Coz you still need the perk
To buy more of those pies and peas!
Here’s mine for this week.
https://pollymermaid.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/limerick-poetry-challenge-week-5/?preview=true&preview_id=176&preview_nonce=1e72c1b58a
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I love the rhyming words you used Peter! Thank you for yet another amazing limerick! 🙂
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Here’s mine: https://kirstwrites.wordpress.com/2015/11/11/weekly-limerick-challenge-breeze/ thanks for coming up with all these great prompts!
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ahhh….that was indeed a breezy limerick! Love it! 🙂
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Here is this week’s entry! http://drmegsorick.com/2015/11/10/breeze-a-limerick/
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I love this, it’s so funny! 😀
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I got on the podium!!!! #punches air.
I love this, and the fact that more are joining in.
Thinking cap on!
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That’s great! look forward to reading your post on breeze! 🙂
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Hi Rashmi Here is my entry- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2015/11/08/limerick-challenge-week-5-breeze
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This is amazing! I love it, the best I read so far!
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Thanks dear.
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Here’s my breezy limerick for this week’s challenge. Thanks for hosting it!
https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2015/11/07/catching-a-breeze-a-limerick/
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Limericks are usually short and sharp so here we go for this week.
http://wannatalkavenscent.wordpress.com/
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Short and sweet! It’s lovely 🙂
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Here’s my entry..! This is my first time :p
https://thecoolbookworm.wordpress.com/2015/11/07/the-limerick-challenge/
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This is a beautiful entry! I could visualize the scenery in my mind! Love it!
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Thank you very much.. For the comment AND for the great prompt…!!
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Rhyming is just not my thing – I wish it were. BTW, Limerick rhymes with Lipstick…doesn’t it?
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Well, I say if I can rhyme, anyone can rhyme! Haha!
I guess limerick and lipstick do rhyme!
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I have participated in my first ever Limerick . plaese find my take on Breeze ..
https://yehzindegi.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/limerick-challenge-week-5-breeze-reverie-in-a-breeze/
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Beautiful poetry! I am glad you decided to participate! 🙂
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I finally get the top step *does little dance*, thank you for choosing my little ditty. I’ll get my thinking cap on for the next breezing instalment.
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Congratulations on winning! Get breezing already for the this week’s challenge!
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Simple and Funny! .. the way i like it 🙂
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Thank you! You are welcome to participate 🙂
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I was intrigued by this competition earlier but this time am finally participating!!!Please find my Take on This week’s Limerick challenge on “Breeze” on this link :
https://yehzindegi.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/limerick-challenge-week-5-breeze-reverie-in-a-breeze/
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I am glad you finally decided to participate! 🙂
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Thanks for putting me in the top 5! Loved all the limericks this time!
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Thank you Meg! I look forward to your limerick on breeze! 🙂
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Very nice!
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Thank you, Lynz! I hope you will give it a try! 🙂
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I wish it sounds like fun! 🙂
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You should! I look forward to reading your post 🙂
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ha ha thanks dear!
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I really liked reading Nicola’s limerick!
I also enjoyed reading Neerja’s and Indira’s 🙂
Your limerick on breeze is awesome!
I am burnt out so please don’t ask me anything 😛
It was my moral duty to come hear as you asked for the feedback on Alumni and I am a humble servant over there 😀 You might have noticed I didn’t comment last week 😀
Cheers!
Love and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed reading the limericks! I will give you a hall pass for November to recharge so that you can come back with a bang in December! 😉 No more burnt out excuse then! 😀
I love how dedicated you are to providing feedback to everyone on the B101 Alumni forum 🙂
Great job, buddy! Appreciate it 🙂
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LOL 😀 You are so caring and kind bluddy!
That is not a swear words I swear!
Bluddy= Blogging, buddy!
A portmanteau coined by Nena of You Unfolded!
Thanks for the kind words. I guess December will see itself LOL 😀
Cheers.
LOve and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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I know bluddy. ..I read it on Nena’s post! 😀
December will see you participate, I am hopeful 🙂
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Hahaha, yes, hopefully 🙂
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Now that was a really spooky limerick from Nicola 🙂 I loved the last line twist 🙂 and thanks for choosing me for 2nd position 🙂
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Your welcome dear! I loved Nicola’s use of the synonym 🙂
Your limerick made shudder though! 😨
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Her was good creative 🙂 I liked your choice 😉
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Thanks for linking my name here. I’m really enjoying it. Your Limerick is superb.
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Thank you so much! I am glad you are enjoying the challenge. I look forward to your continued participation 🙂
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I’m really enjoying. Thanks to you.
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